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Flexible Schedule
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Baltimore, MD 21229
Job Summary: The Community Outreach Committee Member plays a pivotal role in the Counselors in the Community Association Co. Their key responsibility is to directly engage with local communities, build relationships, and communicate CITCA's mission to improve healthcare outcomes and manage care for individuals facing socioeconomic barriers. Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and coordinate community-based outreach initiatives that align with CITCA's mission. Foster strong relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and individuals to promote CITCA's programs and initiatives. Coordinate with the Digital Outreach and Programming Committees to ensure consistency in messaging and to maximize the impact of CITCA's initiatives. Organize community events to raise awareness about CITCA's work, aiming to educate the community about the mental health crisis and economic disparities. Gather feedback from the community on CITCA's initiatives and relay that information back to the appropriate teams for evaluation and further action. Participate in fundraising efforts to support CITCA's work in the community. Qualifications: A strong passion for CITCA's mission and a desire to drive change in local communities. Previous experience in community outreach, public relations, or a similar role is preferential. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences. Familiarity with the healthcare sector and socioeconomic challenges that individuals in the community face. Proven ability to work well in a team-oriented environment and to coordinate efforts across teams.
Date Posted: 2025-01-07
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2024-12-03
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2025-03-03
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Middle River, MD 21220
Join Our Community Family Advocacy Network as a Volunteer Counselor Board Member We are seeking dedicated volunteers to join our Community Family Advocacy Network and work closely with fellow members and CITCA staff to help provide guidance and support in developing mental health programs and resources. As part of this initiative, you will play a key role in brainstorming innovative solutions and conducting community-based research to understand the mental health challenges faced by residents in Baltimore City and County. Your insights will directly influence the implementation of services that improve the well-being of those in need. CITCA was founded to build a national alliance among counselors, connecting professionals across the country to share resources and strengthen the relationship between counselors and the communities they serve. Through this collaborative experience, our mission is to increase access to mental health care, develop programs, and offer resources that improve the quality of life for individuals from impoverished communities. We are looking for volunteer Counselor Board Members who are highly motivated, passionate about serving others, and committed to creating opportunities that empower disadvantaged populations to overcome barriers related to poverty. Ideal candidates will have: Professional experience in counseling or related health fields A passion for serving disadvantaged populations and a desire to help others The time, energy, and commitment to contribute to growing a nonprofit organization Strong interpersonal and communication skills The capacity to provide strategic guidance, support fundraising efforts, and represent CITCA to external stakeholders Volunteer Responsibilities: Provide expertise and guidance on developing and implementing mental health services Collaborate with board members and staff to identify opportunities for expanding our impact Participate in board meetings and contribute to the organization’s strategic direction Support fundraising and advocacy efforts Promote the organization’s mission and values to the community Benefits of Volunteering: Gain valuable leadership experience Network with other professionals in the field Make a lasting impact on communities in need Personal and professional growth opportunities Requirements: Prior board experience (or experience working with a board) is preferred Ability to think strategically and contribute to organizational development Strong commitment to CITCA’s mission and values Must be 18 or older If you’re passionate about mental health and nonprofit growth, we encourage you to apply to join our board. To apply, please email your résumé and a cover letter to president@citcaco.com to schedule a meeting.
Date Posted: 2024-12-03
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Flexible Schedule
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Baltimore, MD 21230
Counselors In The Community Association Co., CITCA is recruiting students for our hybrid SEL Mentor opportunity. CITCA is a national 501c3 with an anti-poverty mission to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged communities. Forming a national alliance with counselors throughout the United States across various specialties, the organization aims to strengthen the counselor-community relationship by getting counselors active in low income communities for service including education, programs, and community volunteering and increase opportunities for counselors in training to gain industry experience while making a difference in the lives of others. We believe that together, along with community, we can bridge the gaps in access to care and resource to empower communities and reduce poverty and poverty-related issues nationwide. CITCA offers programs for parents, children, young adults and nuerodivergent individuals. Offering a wide range of services including educational trainings/workshops, mental health referrals, resources, advocacy, and transformation SEL. Mentors will be provided opportunities to learn and perform within other operations of the organization. There is much opportunity for growth. To be employed by CITCA, candidates enter through the Pathway to Hire process. Pathway to Hire includes a 1-year volunteer position hold before candidates are eligible to receive a full employment offer. Selected candidates will sign-on in a volunteer position, dedicating a minimum of 5-20 hours a week to support the mission. Compensation will be provided for all workshops facilitated based on contractual basis. Upon satisfactory performance review, the candidate will be offered a full hire position. All staff are hired through this process. Position description: The SEL Mentor will provide social emotional learning workshops for youth ages 6-15 experiencing social and/or emotional difficulties or disorders. During the workshops, mentors will engage in interactive activities of theory and practical learning concepts for a duration of 80 minutes to 2-hours. Workshop location will vary throughout the Baltimore Metropolitan area. A minimum of 5-20 hours required for this job. Duties: * Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to youth participants and teen mentors * Provide community resources for mentees, families and community members * Complete reports and program documentation using Microsoft Office and other technology systems. * Engage in SEL community outreach * Attend meetings, events, and conferences as needed * Conduct surveys, focus groups, and preparation meetings * Work collaboratively with our team to develop workshop content, activities and materials Qualifications: * Studying in behavioral science including clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, social work, human services, applied behavior analysis, or psychology * Have understanding of mental health and/or behavior health services * Be a current undergraduate (sophomore, junior, senior) or graduate student * Willing to submit background and drug screening * No history of child endangerment or unlawful behavior * Have a valid drivers license or photo ID and reliable transportation to commute to assigned locations * Ability to plan, organize and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Ability to coordinate and organize multiple functions and activities * Work with extremely tight deadlines * Proficiency with technology usage including Microsoft Office is required * Ability to effectively maintain the security of sensitive and confidential information Benefits: * Discounts & accommodations * Gain industry knowledge, skills, experience * Grow local community connections * Exercise soft skills * Company sponsored trainings and certifications * Advance leadership skills * National peer professional network * CITCA exclusive perks & benefits This is an at-will position. To be considered, candidates must complete an application then email a copy of their most current resume to recruiting@citcaco.com with "SEL MENTOR" in the subject. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. CITCA values DEI and recruits candidates and members regardless of their race, ethnicity, or religious beliefs. BIPOC students and professionals strongly encouraged to submit an application. Any concerns or issues submitting an application or resume call 1 866-500-0133 to speak to customer service. Thank you for considering joining CITCA and contributing to our mission impact.
Date Posted: 2025-01-07
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2024-12-05
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2025-03-05
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Baltimore, MD 21230
Join Our Community Family Advocacy Network as a Volunteer Counselor Board Member We are seeking dedicated volunteers to join our Community Family Advocacy Network and work closely with fellow members and CITCA staff to help provide guidance and support in developing mental health programs and resources. As part of this initiative, you will play a key role in brainstorming innovative solutions and conducting community-based research to understand the mental health challenges faced by residents in Baltimore City and County. Your insights will directly influence the implementation of services that improve the well-being of those in need. CITCA was founded to build a national alliance among counselors, connecting professionals across the country to share resources and strengthen the relationship between counselors and the communities they serve. Through this collaborative experience, our mission is to increase access to mental health care, develop programs, and offer resources that improve the quality of life for individuals from impoverished communities. We are looking for volunteer Counselor Board Members who are highly motivated, passionate about serving others, and committed to creating opportunities that empower disadvantaged populations to overcome barriers related to poverty. Ideal candidates will have: Professional experience in counseling or related health fields A passion for serving disadvantaged populations and a desire to help others The time, energy, and commitment to contribute to growing a nonprofit organization Strong interpersonal and communication skills The capacity to provide strategic guidance, support fundraising efforts, and represent CITCA to external stakeholders Volunteer Responsibilities: Provide expertise and guidance on developing and implementing mental health services Collaborate with board members and staff to identify opportunities for expanding our impact Participate in board meetings and contribute to the organization’s strategic direction Support fundraising and advocacy efforts Promote the organization’s mission and values to the community Benefits of Volunteering: Gain valuable leadership experience Network with other professionals in the field Make a lasting impact on communities in need Personal and professional growth opportunities Requirements: Prior board experience (or experience working with a board) is preferred Ability to think strategically and contribute to organizational development Strong commitment to CITCA’s mission and values Must be 18 or older If you’re passionate about mental health and nonprofit growth, we encourage you to apply to join our board. To apply, please email your résumé and a cover letter to president@citcaco.com to schedule a meeting.
Date Posted: 2024-12-05
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Flexible Schedule
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Baltimore, MD 21212
If you have a desire to support a mission with tremendous impact then serve with us. We are in the process of expanding operations to increase our impact and are seeking passionate community members to join our volunteer committee. Committee members receive training and incentives while gaining experience in civic engagement. Employment opportunities with our nonprofit are awarded to our volunteers, which demonstrates the value we have for our volunteers time and commitment to the organization’s mission. As a volunteer member you will serve on one of four (1 of 4) committees: Digital Outreach: activities including creating video and image content, social media engagement, creating blogs, email blast, post sharing and engagement, increasing publications etc. Programming: activities include supporting curriculum development, increasing resources, collaborating on donation campaigns and potentially leading mentoring or training workshop opportunities. Community Outreach: activities including attending events, assisting with event sourcing and planning, increasing community relationships and referrals, and gathering and sharing organization information, and volunteer and programmatic recruitment. Fundraising: activities including collaborating on campaigns, supporting peer to peer funding drives, being an ambassador increasing donations, sponsorships, and fundraising capacity. Selected candidates will be asked to provide a copy of their updated resume, complete registration forms, and potentially a background check depending the committee assignment. If you’re a positive individual with an interest to support the mental health of children, young adults battling addiction or families needing support connect with us today!!!
Date Posted: 2025-01-07
